MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

SCHEME AND SYLLABI

FOR

M. Tech. DEGREE PROGRAMME

IN

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
WITH SPECIALIZATION IN
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
(2013 ADMISSION ONWARDS)

SCHEME AND SYLLABI FORM. Tech. DEGREE

PROGRAMME IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
WITH SPECIALIZATION IN
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
SEMESTER II

Sl.
No.

Hrs/Week

Course
Number

Subject

MMECM 201$1

MMECM 202$2

MMECM 203$3

MMECM 204$4

MMECM 205

MMECM 206

MMECM 207

MMECM 208

Computer Aided
Manufacturing
Simulation of
Manufacturing Systems
Flexible Manufacturing
Systems
Automation and Control
Systems
Professional
Elective III
Professional
Elective IV
Computer Integrated
Manufacturing
Laboratory - II
Seminar - II

Evaluation Scheme (Marks)

Sessional Exam
(internal)
ESE
(Theory /
Sub
Practical)
TA
CT
Total

25

25

50

100

150

25

25

50

100

150

25

25

50

100

150

25

25

50

100

150

25

25

50

100

150

25

25

50

100

150

25

25

50

100

150

50

50

50

18

225

175

400

700

1100

25

Elective III (MMECM 205)

MMECM 205-1
MMECM 205-2$5
MMECM 205-3
MMECM 205-4$6

Credits

Total

Elective IV (MMECM 206)

Advanced Tool Engineering

MMECM 206-1$7

Decision Modelling

Precision and Micromachining

MMECM 206-2$8

Supply Chain Management

Analysis and Control of Manufacturing

Systems

MMECM 206-3$9

Methods Engineering

Micro and Nano Manufacturing

MMECM 206-4$10

Advanced Operations Research

TA Teachers Assessment (Quizzes, attendance, group discussion, tutorials, seminar, field visit etc)
CT Class Test; Minimum two tests conducted by the institute
ESE University End Semester Exam will be conducted by the institute through concerned affiliating
University.
L

Lecture,

Tutorial,

Practical

$ Common subjects as below:

$1 Common for MMEPI 205-2, MMECM 201

$2 Common for MMEPI 206-4, MMEMP 206-4, MMECM 202
$3 Common for MMEPI 203, MMECM 203
$4 Common for MMEMP 204, MMECM 204
$5 Common for MMEPI 201, MMEMP 201, MMECM 205-2
$6 Common for MMEPI 205-4, MMEMP 205-4, MMECM 205-4
$7 Common for MMEPI 206-1, MMEMP 206-1, MMECM 206-1
$8 Common for MMEPI 204, MMEMP 206-2, MMECM 206-2
$9 Common for MMEPI 206-3, MMEMP 206-3, MMEIM 206-3
$10 Common for MMEPI 202, MMEMP 202, MMECM 206-4

MMECM 201

COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING

L T P C
3

Module 1
Introduction and design features of CNC machines: Working principles of typical CNC
lathes, turning centre, machining centre, CNC grinders, CNC gear cutting machines, wire cut
EDM, turret punch press, CNC press brakes etc. Selection of CNC machine tools. Structure,
drive kinematics, gear box, main drive, feed drive, selection of timing belts and pulleys, spindle
bearings arrangement and installation. Re-circulating ball screws, linear motion guide ways, tool
magazines, ATC, APC, chip conveyors, tool turrets, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.

Module 2
Control systems and interfacing: Open loop and closed loop systems, microprocessor based
CNC systems, block diagram of a typical CNC system, description of hardware and software
interpolation systems, standard and optional features of a CNC control system, comparison of
different control systems. Feedback devices with a CNC system, spindle encoder.

Module 3
Part programming of a CNC lathe: Process planning, tooling, preset and qualified tools,
typical tools for turning and machining centers. Axes definition, machine and work piece datum,
turret datum, absolute and incremental programming, tape codes , ISO and EIA codes, G and M
functions, tool offset information, soft jaws, tool nose radius compensation, long turning cycle,
facing cycle, constant cutting velocity, threading cycle, peck drilling cycle, part programming
examples.

Module 4
Manual part programming of a machining centre: Co-ordinate systems, cutter diameter
compensation, fixed cycles, drilling cycle, tapping cycle, boring cycle, fine boring cycle, back
boring cycle, area clearance programs, macros, parametric programming, part programming
examples. CAD/CAM based NC programming, features of typical CAM packages.

References:
1. James Madison, CNC machining hand book, Industrial Press Inc., 1996
2. Steve Krar, Arthur Gill, CNC technology and programming, McGraw-Hill, 1990
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3. Berry Leathan - Jones, Introduction to computer numerical control, Pitman, London,

1987
4. Hans B. Kief, T. Fredericx Waters, Computer numerical control, MacMillan /
McGraw-Hill, 1992
5. Bernard Hodgers, CNC part programming work book, City and Guids / Macmillan,
1994.
6. David Gribbs, An introduction to CNC machining, Cassell, 1987
7. Sadasivan, T. A. and Sarathy, D., Cutting tools for productive machining, Widia
(India) Ltd., 1999
8. Radhakrishnan, P., Computer numerical control machines, New Central Book Agency,
1992
9. Peter Smid, CNC programming hand book, Industrial Press Inc., 2000

MMECM 202

SIMULATION OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

L T P C
3

Module 1
System concept: Systems and system environment, components of a system, discrete and
continuous systems, systems approach to problem solving, types of system study, system
analysis, system design and system postulation, system modeling, types of models.
System simulation: Technique of simulation, comparison of simulation and analytical methods,
types of system simulation, steps in simulation study, Monte Carlo simulation.
Concepts in discrete event simulation: Event scheduling/time advance algorithm, modeling
world views, simulation programming tasks, comparison and selection of simulation languages.

Module 2
Random number generation: Techniques for generating random numbers, linear congruential
method, test for random numbers, frequency tests, run tests, tests for autocorrelation, gap test,
and Poker test.
Random variate generation: Inverse transformation technique, exponential, uniform, weibull,
triangular, empirical-discrete and continuous distributions. Convolution method, acceptance rejection technique.
Input modeling for simulation: Data collection, identifying the distribution with data,
parameter estimation, goodness of fit test, Chi square, Klomogrov and Smirnov tests, selecting
input model when data are not available.

Module 3
Verification and validation of simulation models: Verification of simulation models,
calibration and validation of models, face validity, validation of model assumption, validating
input-output transformation, input-output validation using historical input data.
Output analysis for a single model: Measures of performance and their estimation, point
estimation, interval estimation, output analysis for terminating simulations and steady state
simulations.

Module 4
Simulation modeling and analysis of manufacturing systems: Objectives, performance
measures, issues in simulation of manufacturing systems, simulation software for manufacturing
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applications, simulation of job shop manufacturing systems, simulation modeling and analysis of
single server and single queue systems, inventory systems and pert networks.

References:
1. Banks, J., Carson, J. S., Nelson, B. L., and Nicol, D. M., Discrete-event system
simulation, Third Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2001
2. Gordon G., System simulation, Prentice Hall Ltd. 1991
3. Deo, N., System simulation with digital computer, Prentice Hall of India, 1997
4. Askin R. G. and Standridge, C. R., Modeling and analysis of manufacturing systems,
John Wiley & Sons, 1993.

MMECM 203

FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

L T P C
3

Module 1
Introduction to FMS: Definition of FMS types and configuration concepts types of
flexibility and performance measures. Functions of FMS host computer FMS host and area
controller function distribution.

Module 2
Development and implementation of FMS: Planning phases integration system
configuration FMS layouts simulation FMS project development steps. Project
management equipment development host system development planning - hardware and
software development.

Module 3
Distributed numerical control: DNC system communication between DNC computer and
machine control unit hierarchical processing of data in DNC system features of DNC system.
Automated material handling: Function - types analysis of material handling equipments.
Design of conveyor and AGV systems.
Automated storage: Storage system performance AS/RS carousel storage system WIP
storage interfacing handling storage with manufacturing.

Module 4
Programmable logic controllers: Components of the PLC PLC operating cycle additional
capabilities of a PLC programming the PLC - Ladder logic diagrams, counters etc Industrial
process control using PLC.
FMS rationale: Economic and technological justification for FMS GT, JIT operation and
evaluation personnel and infra structural aspects typical case studies future prospects.

References:
1. Parrish D. J, Flexible manufacturing, Butterworth Heinemann Ltd, 1990
2. Groover

M.

P,

Automation,

production

systems

and

computer

integrated

manufacturing, Prentice Hall India (P) Ltd., 2002

3. Shivanand H. K., Benal M. M and Koti V, Flexible manufacturing system, New Age
International (P) Limited. Publishers, 2006
4. Kusiak A., Intelligent manufacturing systems, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ,
1990
5. Considine D. M. & Considine G. D, Standard handbook of industrial automation,
Chapman and Hall, London, 1986
6. Viswanadhan N. and Narahari Y, Performance modelling of automated manufacturing
systems, Prentice Hall India (P) Ltd., 1992
7. Ranky P. G, The design and operation of FMS, IFS Pub, U. K, 1998

MMECM 204

AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

L T P C
3

Module 1
Automation: Introduction to automation: definition, types of automation, strategies merits and
criticism manufacturing plants and operations automation strategies basic elements of
automated system advanced automation functions levels of automations automated
production lines economic and social issues impact on labor.

Module 2
Production automation: Industrial control systems process layout for automation discrete
manufacturing industries continuous and discrete control systems overview of computer
process control fundamentals of automated assembly, parts feeding devices production flow
analysis: general terminology and analysis, analysis of transfer lines without storage, partial
automation.

Module 3
Hardware Components for Automation and Process Control: Sensors-Actuators-Electric
Motors, Other types of actuators-Analog to digital convertors-Digital to analog ConvertorsInput/output devices for discrete data- Contact input/output interfaces, Pulse counters and
generators.

Module 4
Control systems: Servomechanisms digital computer control controller components
hydraulic systems pneumatic systems stepper motor-transfer functions block diagram
algebra- signal flow graphs-Feedback and non-feedback systems .

References:
1. Groover M. P, Automation, production systems and computer integrated
manufacturing, Prentice Hall India (P) Ltd., 2002
2. Gopal M., Control systems principles and design, TMH, New Delhi
3. Nagrath I. J. and Gopal M., Control system engineering, New Age International, New
Delhi
4. Shinsky, Process control system, PHI, 2000
5. Troitskey A., Principles of automation and automated production, Mir Publishers, 1976
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MMECM 205 - 1 ADVANCED TOOL ENGINEERING

L T P C
3

Module 1
Introduction to tool design: Introduction tool engineering tool classifications tool design
objectives tool design in manufacturing- challenges and requirements.
Locating methods: Methods, degrees of freedom, pins, vertical holding, radial location,
diamond pins - principles of pin location V locators - tool forces in different processes principle of clamping:- clamping types quick action clamping, power clamping etc. - elements
- work holding principle for irregular and round surfaces - rigid and elastic holding - types of
work holders work holder selection analysis of clamping forces: strap clamp calculations,
clamping force analysis of toggle and screw clamp - indexing devices: linear indexing, rotary
indexing etc.

Module 2
Drill jigs: Types - leaf jigs, box jigs, channel jigs, template jigs and indexing jigs chip
formation in drilling types of drill bushings.
Types of fixtures: Economics of fixture - vise fixtures types and details of milling fixtures,
requirements of milling fixtures, special vice jaws - facing, straddle, gang, index, rotary and
reciprocal milling fixtures - types and details of boring, slotting, broaching fixtures - types and
details of lathe fixtures, chucks, face plate, collets, mandrels, etc. - types and details of grinding
fixtures.

Module 3
Tool design for CNC machine tools: Introduction tooling requirements for numerical control
systems fixture design for CNC machine tools - Sub plate and tombstone fixtures - universal
fixtures cutting tools tool holding methods automatic tool changers and tool positioners
tool presetting general explanation of the brown and sharp machine

Module 4
Machine tool slide ways: Different shapes materials hydrodynamic action - machine tool
guides: - wearing of guides- guide materials stick slip motion in guides - temperature
deformation of guides liquid friction in guides determination of pressure on guides
accuracy and wear of guides - design of guides under hydrostatic lubrication.
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Vibration of machine tools: Effects of vibration sources of vibration- single and two degree of
freedom chatter theory chatter in lathe, radial drilling, milling and grinding machines
elimination of vibration.
References:
1. Edward G. Hoffman, Jig and fixture design, Delmar Learning
2. Basu S. K., Design of machine tools, Allied publishers, Bombay, 1965
3. Boyes E. William, Jigs, fixtures & gauges, SME 1st Edition. 1986
4. Donaldson, Lecain and Goold, Tool design, McGraw Hill, New York, 1976
5. Erik Karl Henriksen, Jig and fixture design manual
6. Henriksen E. K., Jig and fixture design manual, Industrial Press, New York, 1973
7. Joshi P .H., Jigs & fixtures, Tata McGraw Hill, 1999
8. Kempster M. H. A., An introduction to jig and tool design, ELBS 3rd Edition, 1974
9. Tool and manufacturing engineers handbook, volume 1: machining, SME
10. Die Design Handbook, 3rd Edition, SME, 1990
11. Elanchezian C., Design of jig and fixture and press tools, Esawr Press, Chennai

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MMECM 205 - 2

PRECISION AND MICROMACHINING

L T P C
3

Module 1
Laser beam machining: Lasers basics - monochromaticity, coherence, directionality or
collimation, brightness focusing, shaping, pulsing, polarization etc - integration of laser system
for cutting operation - principles of laser material removal detailed discussion on process
analysis, absorbed laser power at the cut front, exothermic heat in reactive laser cutting characteristics of cut front, temperature at cut front, melt film thickness, melt flow velocity,
mobility of cut front- characteristics of cut surface, striation, thermal dynamic instability,
hydrodynamic instability - heat-affected zone - processing parameters, cutting speed, laser
beam, polarization of beam, wavelength of laser beam, pulsed laser beam etc, gas nozzle etc workpiece aspects for laser beam machining, workpiece thickness, workpiece materials
detailed discussion on different applications.

Module 2
Mechanical micromachining: microfluidic systems - theory of micromachining; micromilling
force analysis, initial chip curl modeling, burr formation in micromachining - micromachining
tool design - high speed air turbine spindles- mechanical design of high-speed rotors, basic
geometry of the rotor, rotor with fillet surfaces.

Module 3
Nanomachining: Introduction, nanometric machining, theoretical basis of nanomachining,
cutting force and energy, cutting temperature, chip formation and surface generation, minimum
undeformed chip thickness, critical cutting edge radius, properties of workpiece materials,
comparison of nanometric machining and conventional machining- implementation - single point
diamond turning.

Module 4
Advanced finishing processes (AFPs), abrasive flow machining (AFM), magnetic abrasive
finishing (MAF), magnetorheological finishing (MRF), magnetorheological abrasive flow
finishing (MRAFF), magnetic float polishing (MFP), elastic emission machining (EEM), ion
beam machining (IBM), and chemical mechanical polishing (CMP).

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Micromachining by photonic beams- excimer laser- model construction of laser draggingnumerical simulation of dragged profile
Micromanufacturing for document security: Optically variable device - ODV foil
microstructures- generic OVD microstructures- nano CODES.

References:
1.

Paulo Davim J, Nontraditional machining processes, ISBN 978-1-4471-5179-1,

Springer-Verlag, London, 2013.

2.

Hong Hocheng and Hung-Yin Tsai, Advanced analysis of nontraditional machining,

Springer.

3.

Nitaigour Premchand Mahalik, Micromanufacturing and nanotechnology

4.

Joseph McGeough, Micromachining of engineering materials mechanical engineering,

ISBN: 0-8247-0644-7.

5.

M. Kahrizi, Micromachining techniquess for fabrication of micro, nano structures.

6.

Mark J. Jackson, Micro and nanomanufacturing

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MMECM 205 - 3

ANALYSIS AND CONTROL OF

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

L T P C
3

Module 1
Manufacturing systems & control: Automated manufacturing systems - modeling - role of
performance modeling - simulation models- analytical models. Product cycle - manufacturing
automation - economics of scale and scope - input/output model - plant configurations.
Performance measures - Manufacturing lead-time - work in process -machine utilization throughput capacity - flexibility - performability - quality. control systems - control system
architecture - factory communications - local area networks - factory net works - open systems
interconnection model - net work to network interconnections - manufacturing automation
protocol - database management system.

Module 2
Manufacturing processes: Examples of stochastic processes - Poisson process discrete time
Markov chain models -definition and notation - Sojourn times in states - examples of DTMCs in
manufacturing - Chapman-Kolmogorov equation - steady-state analysis. Continuous time
Markov chain models - definitions and notation - Sojourn times in states - examples of CTMCs
in manufacturing - equations for CTMC evolution - Markov model of a transfer line. Birth and
death processes in manufacturing - steady state analysis of BD Processes - typical BD processes
in manufacturing.

Module 3
Queuing models and queuing networks: Notation for queues - examples of queues in
manufacturing systems performance measures - Little's result - steady state analysis of M/M/m
queue, queues with general distributions and queues with breakdowns - analysis of a flexible
machine center. Examples of QN models in manufacturing - Little's law in queuing networks
tandem queue - an open queuing network with feedback - an open central server model for FMS
- closed transfer line - closed server model - Garden Newell networks.

Module 4
Petri nets: Classical Petri nets - definitions - transition firing and reachability representational
power - properties - manufacturing models. Stochastic Petri nets - exponential timed Petri nets generalized stochastic Petri nets - modeling of KANBAN systems manufacturing models.

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References:
1. Viswanadham N. and Narahari Y., Performance modeling of automated manufacturing
systems, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1994
2. Trivedi, K. S., Probability and statistics with reliability, queuing and computer science
applications, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1982
3. Gupta S. C., & Kapoor V. K., Fundamentals of mathematical statistics, 3rd Edition,
Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 1988

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MMECM 205 - 4

MICRO AND NANO MANUFACTURING

L T P C
3

Module 1
Characterizing etching processes in bulk micromachining - microfabrication of MEMS and
semiconductor devices -basics of microfabrication, integrated circuit fabrication etc crystallography and its effects, silicon as substrate and structural material, stress and strain, crystal plane effects on etching, wet etching process, reaction phenomena, anisotropic etching,
isotropic etch curves, masking for anisotropic etchants, etching control, fusion bonding of silicon
on an insulator, deep reactive ion etching, fabrication of a cantilever probe, manufacture,
microprocessors etc and applications- problems with etching in bulk micromachining.

Module 2
Photolithography: Principle of the soft lithography and applications -principle of microcontact
printing and applications - characterizing the surface micromachining process, isolation layer,
sacrificial layer, structural material, selective etching properties, stress, stress measurement,
stiction - wafer bonding: anodic and fusion, bonding.
Micro and nanotechnology: Applications for space micropropulsion - subsystems and devices for
miniaturised spacecrafts micropropulsion: microbolomete, micro FEEP, integrated cold-gas
microthruster, microturbogas, pyrotechnic actuator and microvalve etc - propulsion systems:
solid propellant, ADCS etc.

Module 3
Carbon nanotube production and applications: Basis of nanotechnology - structure and properties
of carbon nanotubes- production of carbon nanotube: chemical vapour deposition, arc discharge,
laser ablation, mechanisms of growth, purification of carbon nanotube applications: electrical
transport of carbon nanotubes for FET, Computers, nanodevices for biomedical, X-ray
equipment, nanomechanic actuator and artificial muscles, fuel cells, membrane electrode
assembly, mechanical and electrical reinforcement of bipolar plates, hydrogen storage etc.

Module 4
Carbon based nanostructures: - Structure of carbon nanotubes, Y-shaped, double helical,
bamboo, hierarchical morphology - structure of fullerenes - structure of carbon nanoballsstructure of carbon nanofibers - porous carbon - properties of carbon nanostructures synthesis 16

potential applications of nanostructures - composite materials - nanotechnology for fuel cell

applications: nanoparticles in heterogeneous catalysis, O2 electroreduction reaction on carbonsupported Pt catalysts, carbon nanotubes as catalyst supports.

References:
1. N. P. Mahalik, Micro-manufacturing and nanotechnology, Springer.
2. Mark J. Jackson, Micro and nano-manufacturing, Springer.
3. Jeremy Ramsden, Micro & nano technologies, Elsevier
4. M. Kahrizi, Micromachining techniques for fabrication of micro, nano structures.

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MMECM 206 - 1

DECISION MODELLING

L T P C
3

Module 1
Introduction to decision making: Decision analysis, decisions under risk, decision trees
decision analysis with experimentation, utility theory, decisions under uncertainty.
Multi-objective decision models: Introduction to multi-objective decision making, concept of
pareto-optimality, the weighting method of solution, analytic hierarchy process.

Module 2
Sequential decision making (deterministic case): Sequential decision models, dynamic
programming, Bellman's principle of optimality, forward recursion and backward recursion,
discrete state discrete time case, continuous state continuous time case.

Module 3
Sequential decision making (stochastic case): Stochastic processes, Markov processes, Markov
chains, Markov decision problems, Algorithms for solving Markov decision problems, finitestage models, infinite stage models.

Module 4
Unconstrained optimization algorithms for decision making: Fibonacci search method,
golden section search method, Hooke and Jeeves method, Newton-Raphson method, Cauchy's
(Steepest descent) method. Complexity of algorithms: complexity of algorithms for
combinatorial optimization problems

References:
1.

Budnick F. S., Mc Leavey and R. Mojena, Principles of operations research for

management, 2/e, Richard D. Irwin Inc., Homewood, Illinois, 1991.

2.

Taha H. A., Operations research: an introduction, 4/e, Maxwell Macmillan

International Edition, 1989.

3.

Hillier, F. S., and Liberman, G. J., Introduction to operations research, McGraw-Hill

International Edition, 2001.

4.

Rao, S. S., Optimization: theory and applications, Second Edition, Wiley Eastern,
1994.
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5.

Ravindran, A., Philips, D. T., and Solberg, J. J., Operations research: principles and
practice, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1987.

6.

Puterman M. L., Markov decision processes, Wiley Intersciences, New York, 1994.

7.

Steur R. E., Multiple criteria optimizations: theory, computation and application, John
Wiley & Sons, 1986.

8.

Bellman R. E. and Dreyfus S. E., Applied dynamic programming, Princeton University

Press, Princeton, New Jersey, 1962.

9.

Bertsekas D. P., Dynamic programming: deterministic and stochastic models, Prentice

Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1987.

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MMECM 206 - 2

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

L T P C
3

Module 1
Introduction to supply chain management: Supply chain basics, decision phases in supply
chain, supply chain flows, supply chain efficiency and responsiveness, supply chain integration,
process view of a supply chain, uncertainties in supply chain, key issues in supply chain
management, drivers of supply chain performance. Supply chain coordination, bullwhip effect,
developing relationships in the supply chain, resolving conflicts in supply chain relationships,
role of information technology in supply chain

Module 2
Demand forecasting in supply chain: Role of forecasting in supply chain, components of a
forecast, forecasting methods, estimating level, trend and seasonal factors, Holts model,
Winters model, measures of forecast error.
Role of aggregate planning in supply chain: Aggregate planning strategies, managing supply
and demand in supply chain.

Module 3
Supply chain inventory: Role of cycle inventory in supply chain, economies of scale, lot sizing
for a single product, lot sizing for multiple products, quantity discounts, trade promotions, price
discrimination. Role of safety stock in supply chain, determining appropriate level of safety
inventory, inventory replenishment policies, measures of product availability.

Module 4
Sourcing decisions in supply chain: Supplier selection and contracts, design collaboration,
making sourcing decisions in practice.
Transportation decisions: Role of transportation in supply chain, factors affecting
transportation decisions. Routing and scheduling in transportation.
Logistics: Definition, logistics and SCM, international considerations, inbound logistics, internal
logistics and outbound logistics. Reverse logistics, green supply chain.

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References:
1. Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl, Supply chain management - strategy planning and
operation, PHI
2. Handfield R. B., Nichols Jr. E. L., Introduction to supply chain management, Pearson
Education
3. Raghuram R. and Rangaraj N., Logistics and supply chain management, Macmillan,
2001
4. Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., and Simchi-Levi, E., Designing & managing the supply
chain: concepts, strategies & case studies. 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003
5. Agarwal D. K., A text book of logistics and supply chain management, Macmillan,
2003
6. Srinivasan, G., Quantitative models in operations and supply chain management, PHI

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MMECM 206 - 3

METHODS ENGINEERING

L T P C
3

Module 1
Productivity and work study: Introduction to productivity definitions productivity at the
enterprise level productivity measurements - factors contributing to productivity improvement
techniques for productivity improvement. Introduction to work study definition procedure
human factors in work study influence of working conditions on work study.

Module 2
Method study: Definition and objectives procedure process analysis process chart
outline process chart flow process chart string diagram travel chart multiple activity chart
two handed process chart - principles of motion economy micro motion study simo chart
memo motion study.

Module 3
Work measurement: Definition and purpose time study equipment selecting and timing the
job - establishment and maintenance of time standards allowances and performance rating
pre-determined time standards standard data. Work sampling definition procedure
determination of sample size procedure for selecting random observations.

Module 4
Ergonomics: Definition, objectives and applications man-machine systems characteristics
purpose operational functions and components types of systems. Information displays
visual displays quantitative and qualitative displays auditory and tactual displays design of
controls relationship between controls and displays. Workplace design design considerations
workplace layout.

References:
1.

Introduction to work study , ILO Geneva, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi, Third Revised Edition, 1991.

2.

Barnes, Raeph M., Motion and time study design and measurement of work, John
Wiley & Sons, New York, 1990.

3.

Mc. Cormick, E. J., Human factors in engineering and design, Tata McGraw-Hill.
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MMECM 206 - 4

ADVANCED OPERATIONS RESEARCH

L T P C
3

Module 1
Linear programming: Problem formulation, graphical solution, simplex method, artificial
starting solution, dual simplex method, duality theory, sensitivity analysis
Parametric linear programming: Introduction, changes in objective function coefficients,
changes in right-hand side constants of constraints.

Module 2
Integer programming: The branch and bound technique, Gomorys cutting plane method
Network analysis: Shortest route problem: systematic method - Dijkstras algorithm - Floyds
algorithm, minimal spanning tree problem: PRIM algorithm Kruskals algorithm, maximum
flow problem.

Module 3
Deterministic dynamic programming: Cargo loading model, reliability improvement model,
single machine scheduling model, capital budgeting problem.
Queuing theory: Introduction to queuing system, terminologies, classification of queuing
models (M/M/1) : (GD//), (M/M/C) : (GD//), (M/M/1) : (GD/N/), (M/M/C) : (GD/N/),
(M/M/C) : (GD/N/N), (M/M/1) : (GD/N/N) models.

Module 4
Goal programming: Goal programming formulation, simplex method for solving goal
programming.
Nonlinear

programming:

Lagrangean

method,

Kuhn-Tucker

conditions,

quadratic

programming.
References:
1. Hamdy A. Taha, Operations research, Pearson, 2004
2. R. Paneerselvam, Operations research, PHI, New Delhi, 2008
3. Ravindran, Phillips and Solberg, Operations research principles and practice, Willey
and Sons 1987

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MMECM 207

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

LABORATORY II

L T P C
0

1. Programming of CNC lathe using software, programming of a machining centre using

software
2. Automation using pneumatics
3. Automation using power hydraulics
4. Automation using PLCs for pneumatic control
5. Transducer interface with PC
6. Stepper motor interface with PC
7. Study of Reverse Engineering using CMM, Rapid prototyping techniques and Robot
programming
8. Machineability of composites - Analysis based on cutting force measurement using
dynamometer
9. Process capability evaluation based on inspection data.

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MMECM 208

SEMINAR- II

L T P C
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Each student shall prepare a seminar paper on any topic of interest related to the core/elective
courses being undergone in the second semester of the M. Tech. programme. He/she shall get the
paper approved by the Programme Coordinator/Faculty Members in the concerned area of
specialization and shall present it in the class in the presence of Faculty in-charge of seminar
class. Every student shall participate in the seminar. Grade will be awarded on the basis of the
students paper, presentation and his/her participation in the seminar.

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